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Subtract 15/32 from 49/24

1^st number: 2 1/24, 2^nd number: 15/32

49/24 - 15/32 is 151/96.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 32 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
   49/24 = 49 × 4/24 × 4 = 196/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   15/32 = 15 × 3/32 × 3 = 45/96
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   196/96 - 45/96 = 196 - 45/96 = 151/96
5. In mixed form: 155/96

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